Financial Aid Directory
University of Victoria - Victoria, British Columbia
The Lisa Huus Memorial Fund
This bursary is presented annually to a
student with a "severe disability" to begin
or complete university study at the
University of Victoria. In order to be eligible
to apply, students must have two
or more organ systems affected by their
disability; for example, the nervous system
or the muscular system. Under special
circumstances students who have
other kinds of disabilities may be considered.
Applications must be submitted
no later than May 31 each year to: Financial
Aid Office, University of Victoria
or the G.R. Pearkes Centre For Children,
3970 Haro Road, Victoria, British
Columbia, V8N 4A9.
Value: $1500
The Bevan Bursary
Students who have disabilities related to
blindness, deafness, arthritis, or any other physical disability, and are planning to
begin or complete studies at the University
of Victoria, are eligible for two bursaries. If no applications are received from
disabled students, any student with demonstrated financial need can apply. The
Senate Committee on Awards at the University of Victoria selects the recipients
based upon recommendations from the Student Financial Aid Services Office.
Value: $600 (One or Two Awards)
The L.G. Butler Scholarship For The Disabled
One disabled student attending the University
of Victoria is eligible for an award
based on academic performance. The recipient
may be entering or completing a
program at the university. The Senate
Committee on Awards is responsible for
selecting students for the award, from
applications that are submitted by April
15th each year.
Value: $1600
BC Paraplegic Association/Rotary Club Of Victoria Scholarship
A scholarship will be awarded to a physically disabled student with permanent mobility impairments. Selection of the recipient will be made by a committee composed of a Senate Committee on Awards representative, a Student and Ancillary Services representative and a BC Paraplegic Association representative.
Value: $1250.00
Contact
Pierre Laliberté
Resource Centre for Students With Disabilities
University of Victoria
Rm. 150 - Campus Service Building
P.O. Box 3025
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 3P1
Email: plaliber@uvic.ca
Tel: 250-472-4101
Additional Resources
Resource Centre for Students with a Disability: http://rcsd.uvic.ca/home.ihtml
Student Awards & Financial Aid Home Page: http://web.uvic.ca/safa/